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Orange County board approves lease purchase of ambulance after debate on mileage and idling
Summary
The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a $392,719 lease‑purchase for a Horton demo ambulance to replace an aging unit, after discussion about replacement timing, idling hours and maintenance costs. The motion passed 4–1.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to lease a Horton stock/demo ambulance at a cost of $392,719, citing long production lead times for custom units and urgent operational needs.
Amanda Amos, who presented the item, told the board that the vendor, FESCO Emergency Sales, could deliver a Horton stock model in roughly 140–160 working days through a cooperative contract with the Houston‑Galveston Area Council. "Cost for this ambulance…
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